Tips & Advice

Last time, we looked at the ways in which you could disguise your oil tank using landscaping. As we discussed previously, camouflaging your tank has multiple benefits, primarily preventing theft (out of sight really is out of mind) and making owning one more aesthetically pleasing. In this month’s instalment, we’re going to be looking at plants, in particular how a bit of garden grooming can h… Read more

Useful though they may be, few people can say that oil tanks are attractive. However, getting rid of them completely isn’t really an option when you use heating oil. So what can you do? One of the best ways to deal with the often unsightly problem of a large oil tank sitting outside your house is to disguise it. More than just simple decoration, hiding your oil tank so that it isn’t easily vis… Read more

Given the relatively high price of home heating oil in the UK, most families are understandably very cautious about their oil usage. However, when the frost is on the ground, your home needs to be warm, especially if there are young children or elderly persons present. We all know that setting the timer is a sensible idea and only having the heating switched on for a few hours each day will reduce… Read more

The government’s Winter Fuel Payment scheme offers some welcome support for the elderly and infirm during the cold winter months. But how much of the fuel and heating needed will the payments cover? We’ve put our heads together, crunched some numbers and done some sums on our abacus to come up with some figures…

Proper oil tank maintenance will save you money, a load of hassle and will protect the local environment from damage by reducing the chances of a leak or spill. By being proactive, you can keep your tank in good condition throughout the year. Read on for our advice…

Thefts of heating oil are increasing in frequency as theives increasingly target people in rural areas. Here we investigate three reasons why this trend is happening and provide some advice on how to prevent yourself from falling victim to it.

Buying an external fuel tank to supply heating oil to the home is a major investment, of course, and it also represents a responsibility to the environment. The cost of keeping a home warm in the winter months can be substantial, but purchasing oil in this way allows for the property owner to make some significant savings in this area. There are several types of tank available on the current marke… Read more

Many people are waking up to the fact that buying and using an external oil storage tank allows home-owners to heat their properties for less, and in today’s cost-conscious times it makes sense to pursue every reasonable route to lower spending. However, it isn’t as straightforward as simply purchasing the tank and placing it somewhere adjacent to the home. Before siting, there are a number of… Read more

Buying heating oil in bulk and having it delivered directly to your tank at home is an increasingly popular option for consumers who are looking to keep their spending down, especially during periods of economic difficulty. And although this is definitely the way forward for many people, it seems there are members of the criminal fraternity who are determined to spoil things. If you store large am… Read more

Winter is fast approaching and many home heating oil users will need to be prepared for the cold months ahead. Given the current economic situation, many homeowners and tenants are fearful of how they are going to afford the increased cost of heating their homes. In an effort to aid heating oil users we have put together a few tips on how to save a few extra £££’s on your heating oil bills in… Read more